Generating a wave of ocean research Generating a wave of ocean research Lab investment elevates ocean research Tuesday, October 7, 2025 0 543 SOUTH AFRICA: A multi-million-rand investment into the Coastal Hydraulics laboratory at the Council for Scientific Research (CSIR) has established the facility as the longest 2D wave flume lab in the southern hemisphere and revitalised the use of a long dormant building.
Department to engage on bunkering Department to engage on bunkering Stakeholder engagement in the Port of Ngqura Friday, October 3, 2025 0 2659 SOUTH AFRICA: The Deputy Minister of Transport, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, will address the bunker industry at an engagement hosted by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) next week in the Port of Ngqura.
South Africans amongst those on intercepted flotilla South Africans amongst those on intercepted flotilla At least six South Africans were amongst those involved in the interception by Israeli authorities of most of the boats involved in the Global... Thursday, October 2, 2025 0 769
Djibouti dispute will continue despite ruling Djibouti dispute will continue despite ruling Reacting to statements issued by the Government of Djibouti relating to a court ruling on the matter between DP World and Port de Djibouti SA... Thursday, October 2, 2025 0 749
Recovery in WCRL sees increase in TAC Recovery in WCRL sees increase in TAC SOUTH AFRICA: An announced increase in the allocated harvesting rights for West Coast Rock Lobster (WCRL) is being based on scientific evidence... Wednesday, October 1, 2025 0 751
Owner confirms commitment to crew welfare Owner confirms commitment to crew welfare SOUTH AFRICA: Owners of the SA Agulhas, J*S Maritime Partners have confirmed their commitment to crew welfare following the detention of the... Tuesday, September 30, 2025 0 920
Moving Africa’s maritime agenda forward Moving Africa’s maritime agenda forward SOUTH AFRICA: Recognising the need to align policy, infrastructure, skills and investment, the Maritime Business Chamber (MBC) is introducing a... Tuesday, September 30, 2025 0 821
Celebrating achievements in the boatbuilding community Celebrating achievements in the boatbuilding community SOUTH AFRICA: Friday night’s SABBEX Awards Dinner attracted a large crowd of close to 350 people who donned their finest to celebrate the... Monday, September 29, 2025 0 746
0 Shipping MRA Online Monday, August 24, 2026 Increase in hijackings a cause for concern as IMO calls for release of seafarers More than 90 seafarers are now being held captive after the most recent hijacking of the Seamull last week – more than doubling the number quoted by the International Maritime Organization last month.
0 Offshore Mining MRA Online Monday, August 17, 2026 Two seismic survey rulings, one day apart, two opposite outcomes SOUTH AFRICA: A West Coast survey was cleared to proceed and a Wild Coast right was killed off for good. The gap between the two rulings comes down to process, timing and how far each case had already travelled through the courts
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, August 14, 2026 Exclusion from existing fuel rebate system challenges competitiveness of OPL sector SOUTH AFRICA: The Off Port Limits Association South Africa (OPLASA) is seeking to have the sector included in a diesel refund system that is currently enjoyed by those operating fishing vessels, research vessels, patrol vessels and others in...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Wednesday, August 12, 2026 ON THE QUAYSIDE It’s not easy for a new event to present itself and deliver real value to the maritime industry, but that’s exactly what the African Boating Conference (ABC) achieved in 2025. Introducing the conference into an already crowded...
Exclusion from existing fuel rebate system challenges competitiveness of OPL sector Friday, August 14, 2026
South Africa falling short of aquaculture potential, deputy minister admits Wednesday, August 5, 2026